Food, Lodging, and Travel
Your accommodation is situated on the beachfront – only a 5 minute walk away from sunset beach and the turtle rescue centre!
Your accommodation offers a roof top terrace with panoramic ocean view. Families can book twin/double rooms or a deluxe family room and we can add in single beds for children too.
The guest house also offers currency exchange, beach towels, add on excursions, laundry, room service and renting snorkelling gear. All rooms come with bed linen and towels. The rooms will provide guests with air- conditioning, a wardrobe, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower.
At the guest house, there is also a shared lounge along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Three meals a day are provided to families and the chef can cater for all diets and generally they offer both Maldivian and International menus. They can also cater for young children and picky eaters too!
Island Amenities
Life in Naifaru is no different from any other busy city with shops, schools, restaurants, ATMs, a hospital, a pharmacy and activity and sightseeing facilities. The main street of the island also has a number of clothes shops and tailors, and there are several cafés and restaurants, mainly serving south Asian cuisine. Transportation in Naifaru is usually done by foot or bike, as the island can be traversed in 10 minutes.
Please note that the Maldives is an Islamic society. This culture plays a big role for families and volunteers on Naifaru island, and there are certain courtesies volunteers must observe. Women must cover their arms and knees when in public (though not required in the guest house) and this also includes on the beach/swimming. However, you are not expected to wear a scarf and there are several excursions away from the island where families can use normal swimwear. There is no access to alcohol or pork. Alcohol is prohibited in the Maldives and is only available at the resorts.
We encourage families to bring your own snorkelling equipment (esp. mask and snorkel), and to practice in a swimming pool before coming, but its not essential. You can also rent equipment too.
Flights and Travel
Families should aim to fly into Malé, the capital of the Maldives to arrive in the morning of your project start date. We recommend you plan your departing flight on the evening of your last project date. This will enable you to fly in and out on the domestic flight same day (included in the programme fee).
Once you have booked your international flights, we can take care of your domestic flights.